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The Obispeno Chumash Native Americans had long occupied the Arroyo Grande valley when Spanish explorer Juan Cabrillo arrived in the area. The area was divided into two enormous ranchos around 1840, but a drought caused the farmers to sell off part of the land. One part that they sold became Arroyo Grande about 1860. The city was not incorporated until July 10, 1911, and the vote, which required a two-thirds majority, passed by two votes. One of the first actions by the city was to have a jail built, and you can see this structure when you visit Hoosegow Park. 

You will also want to visit the Heritage House Museums. The South County Historical Society operates five museums. Still, they recommend that you start at 126 Mason Street and walk to the Santa Manuela Schoolhouse, which is a one-room schoolhouse constructed in 1901, the Patricia Loomis Research Library, which contains many historical documents, the Barn Museum, where you can see many historical farming tools and antique vehicles and the IOOF Historic Hall, where summer reading theater is held on Saturday afternoons. 

If you get hungry during your downtown walking tour, head to The Creamery. This market was once a working dairy farm. You will want to try some of the fabulous restaurants located there, like Bear and the Wren, where you can find wood-fired entrees, Ciapinot, where you can get delicious seafood, or Goshi, where Japanese food is prepared. This is also a great place to go shopping with a variety of artisans. 

Events In Arroyo Grande, California

• Summer Concert Series – Head to the bandshell in Heritage Square Park to hear live music bi-weekly from July through September. 

• Harvest Festival and Parade – Watch the parade, listen to live entertainment, and see agricultural exhibits during this September festival held at various points around the city.

• Halloween Carnival and Haunted Maze – This event put on by the Arroyo Grande Parks, and Recreation Department includes a carnival and family games at Elm Street Park. 

• Christmas Concert and Parade – Watch the lighting of the city's Christmas tree in Heritage Square Park before moving to the downtown area to watch the parade.